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Lot 656: Ty Cobb Signed Check Display

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $300.00
Winning Bid: $841.61
Price Realized: $1,005.72
Auction Date:6/26/2005 9:00 PM EST

Marvelous framed Cobb display integrates a signed 1955 check at the bottom and a 14 x 17" b&w photo of The Peach in his prime assuming a bunt stance, glove at his feet and telltate holes in each of his socks. Photo recalls a classic Cobb story about coming to bat in a 1947 old-timers game and warning ex-Yankee catcher Benny Bengough to move back because he hadn't swung a bat in 20 years -- then, when Bengough did, laying down a perfect bunt for a hit. Light green First National Bank check made out to R.L. Watson for 6 dollars. Signature in green pen is NRMT as is check. Display framed to 19 x 27".

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